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Presented
by b current and Theatre Archipelago
Attention:
Arts/Entertainment Editor, Assignment Editor, Lifestyle
Editor
TORONTO, ONTARIO, MEDIA ADVISORY--(CCNMatthews - May
22, 2006) - Now celebrating it's 16th birthday, b current and one of
Toronto's newest theatrical companies, Theatre Archipelago join
forces for the Canadian premiere of Fallen Angel and the Devil
Concubine. This venerable work from Jamaica's GroundWork Collective
makes its way onto the Toronto artistic scene with a fresh
adaptation after successful runs the USA and England!
Widely
produced in varying countries in the Caribbean, Fallen Angel and the
Devil Concubine illustrates one of contemporary dramatic works of
the region, which deftly evokes the cultural and socio-political
environment permeating the everyday lives of the populace in these
island nations. Fallen Angel and the Devil Concubine crosses the
cultural and regional divide in several ways, and shows that though
the locale and place may be different, the issues that the homeless
and poor face parallels greatly within our own communities. With
this incredible story unraveling in the belly of Toronto's historic
Parkdale neighborhood, this performance will ignite sparks of
understanding, compassion and emotion.
"This is a
timely and exciting venture for our companies", says artistic
director, ahdri zhina mandiela. "Coming together for a production of
a work we both admire and long to see in our houses. As well, this
adaptation celebrates the breadth and strength of Caribbean roots
within our midst; while looking to stimulate and galvanize the
growing audience of theatre goers from the local communities."
Featuring
Rhoma Spencer ('#6 theatre artist of 2005' by Now Magazine) and
three time Dora nominee John Blackwood (The History of the Village
of the Small Huts, CBC's 'At The Hotel' with Ken Finkleman,
'Missing' with Vivica A. Fox) and directed by ahdri zhina mandiela
(stori ya, The Burglary, Two Can Play, Cast Iron, voted '#1 theatre
artist of 2005' by Now Magazine), Fallen Angel and the Devil
Concubine will boast set & costume design from Julia Tribe,
lighting by Michelle Ramsay, sound by Nicholas Murray, and stage
management by Andrea Schurman.
FALLEN
ANGEL AND THE DEVIL CONCUBINE
Previews
are May 19, 20, 21, 23, (special $5 preview on May 21)
Premieres
on May 24 and runs until June 4th.
Tickets for all previews are
$10 (save May 21).
Shows run Tuesday-Saturday at $25 (Tuesday
pwyc- suggested fee $10)
For more
information about this performance and for media interviews with the
director and cast
please contact:
Cheryl
McKenzie
Director Of Publicity and Media Relations
BritGirl
Productions Media Relations and Creative Services
cheryl@britgirlproductions.com
http://www.britgirlproductions.com
416.358.0744
b
current
www.bcurrent.ca
Theatre
Archipelago
www.theatrearchipelago.ca
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ENTERTAINMENT, INTERNATIONAL, RELIGION, SOCIAL
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